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Applies from Mon 20 May 2024, 6.32am to Fri 7 Jun 2024, 4.33pm. Last reviewed: Thu 16 May 2024, 2.40pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial baiting program using fresh meat containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Monday 3 June and Friday 7 June 2024. Affected parks and reserves include:
- Bees Nest Nature Reserve
- Budawang National Park
- Bungonia National Park
- Bungonia State Conservation Area
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Deua National Park
- Gourock National Park
- Kooraban National Park
- Monga National Park
- Morton National Park
- Morton State Conservation Area
- Nadgigomar Nature Reserve
- South East Forest National Park
- Tallaganda National Park
- Tallaganda State Conservation Area
- Tarlo River National Park
- Wadbilliga National Park
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the South Coast Branch Pest Officer at the NPWS Merimbula office on (02) 6495 5000
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Mon 6 May 2024, 8.56am to Sat 1 Jun 2024, 8.57am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 May 2024, 8.59am
Closed areas: Nunnock swamp and Alexanders Hut closed for ground pest control operation
The Tantawangalo section of South East Forests National Park will be closed to the public from 8am on Monday 20th of May until 8am Saturday 1st of June 2024 for a ground pest control operation.
The closed areas include:
- Nunnock campground
- Nunnock grasslands walking tracks
- Alexanders Hut
- Alexanders Hut campground
- Packers Swamp
- Dragon Swamp
This operation will involve ground shooting of deer and feral pigs during day time or night as required. It aims to reduce the significant impact invasive species have on native plants and animals including threatened species. Other pest animals, including foxes and wild dogs may be targeted if observed during the operation.
Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods Penalties apply for non-compliance.
The following campgrounds will remain open to the public:
- Six Mile Creek campground
- Postmans campground
For more information, contact the Merimbula NPWS office (02) 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 3 May 2024, 1.32pm to Fri 31 May 2024, 1.33pm. Last reviewed: Fri 10 May 2024, 6.51pm
Closed areas: Bournda Trig, Widgeram and Link Trail closed for trail works.
Fire trail upgrade works are occurring on Bournda Trig Trail, Link Trail and Widgeram Fire Trail in the southern section of Bournda National Park. There is no pedestrian access on the trails during this time. For further information please contact Merimbula Office on 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 13 Oct 2023, 1.08pm to Sun 30 Jun 2024, 1.11pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 May 2024, 3.44pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 1 April 2024 to Monday 30 September 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.
The program will take place in:
- Araluen Nature Reserve
- Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
- Beowa National Park
- Berlang State Conservation Area
- Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
- Bournda National Park
- Bournda Nature Reserve
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Deua National Park
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Kooraban National Park
- Majors Creek State Conservation Area
- Mimosa Rocks National Park
- Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
- South East Forest National Park
- Wadbilliga National Park
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
Signs will be placed at the entry to baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.
Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 Apr 2024, 9.47am
Closed areas: Kanoonah Road (north) closed due to landslip
Kanoonah Road in Coolangubra section of South East Forests National Park is closed from Myanba Falls Road through to the northern park boundary due to a major landslip following recent heavy rainfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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